Project Administrator - Kano, Nigeria - Technoserve

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

TechnoServe works with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries

JOB SUMMARY

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other related field. Alternatively have at least 2 years of professional experience in responsibilities related to procurement, logistics, and general office administration. Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic functional knowledge of field accounting software packages.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with donor-funded Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Experience coordinating junior-level service-oriented staff and developing strong working relationships.Required Languages: Proficiency in writing and spoken EnglishTravel: MinimalKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong sense of collegiality, integrity, resourcefulness, and accountability for results Strong interpersonal and communication skills An ability to think critically and elevate risks to management A creative and entrepreneurial approach to resolving problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary Reporting to the Program Manager and a dotted line reporting to the Operations lead, TechnoServe Nigeria. The Program Administrator is a dynamic and agile position that will play a key role in enabling the implementation of project activities in an efficient and compliant manner and ensuring the effective use of resources for maximum impact.Primary Functions & DutiesAdministration, logistics, and office management: Perform procurement functions, ensuring procurement of goods and services in compliance with TechnoServe and FCDO policies and regulations and providing guidance to the project team on matters relating to procurement. Organizes end-to-end the logistics requirement of the project team, ensuring sound logistical arrangements are in place to support project implementation, including fleet and other resource management Coordinate project events and meetings, ensuring events such as training, workshops, conferences, and meetings are properly coordinated, managed, and executed. Ensure adherence of project activities and staff to the country safety and security plans Perform administrative tasks to ensure TechnoServe adheres to local legal and statutory requirements. Assume responsibility for document filing and develop office administrative procedures as required. Coordinate meetings with the project team, consultants, and country office staff. Support the drivers and office cleaners for optimum performance. Ensure all documents are filed and maintained for auditing purposes. Prepare accounts payable documents (e.g. invoices, payment requests) for approval. Perform any other related duties that may evolve from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Reporting, Logistics planning and management, Project preparation and planning, Project implementation, Planning, Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree